Simple Exercises to Do at Home: A Mom’s Honest Version 😂

Simple exercises to do at home for busy moms with yoga and breathing

What are five simple exercises to do at home?

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What Are Five Simple Exercises to Do at Home?

A Mom’s Honest Version! 😂

If you ask me what the simple exercises to do at home are, especially when you’re a busy mom, my list would look something like this.

You don’t need a fancy gym or expensive equipment for these easy exercises at home. Sometimes, all you need is a little space—and whatever time you can steal from your children! 😂

1. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Wall Push-ups

Simple, easy and no equipment. Just look at the wall and think—
“Today, I’m definitely going to do it!” 😄

They help strengthen your chest, shoulders and arms without putting too much pressure on your joints.

2. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Glute Bridges

A little exercise, a little stretching… and a little thinking about what to pack for the kids’ school tomorrow. 😂

As a result, they help strengthen your glutes, hips and lower back while improving overall lower-body strength.

And as a bonus, you might even solve the next day’s tiffin problem while doing them! 😂

3. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Squats

Moms already do squats so many times a day—

“Pick this up from the floor… pick that up too… who threw this here?”

Now we’re just giving it the official name of exercise. 😁

Besides strengthening your legs and glutes, squats can also make everyday movements easier.

4. Simple Exercises to Do at Home: Jumping Jacks

And if you have two boys, believe me, you don’t need any explanation about the importance of cardio.

Running after them is enough! 😂

Only a mother of two boys will understand this. He he he!

At the same time, they’re a simple way to get your heart rate up and your whole body moving.

5. Yoga & Breathing Exercises for Busy Moms 🧘‍♀️

Especially breathing exercises.

Because sometimes, a mom needs deep breathing more than exercise. 😂

“One… two… three… breathe in… and breathe out all the nonsense the kids just did!” 😁

Yoga and breathing exercises can help with flexibility, relaxation and stress management.

For women looking for simple home exercises, yoga and mindful breathing can also be a gentle way to add movement and relaxation to a busy day.

Five simple exercises for a stronger, happier mom. ❤️

And one little piece of advice for every mom… ❤️

Give yourself a few quiet minutes for meditation.

Meditation may not technically be an exercise, but it can be a beautiful form of mental rest.

Even 5–10 minutes of sitting quietly, focusing on your breath and allowing your thoughts to settle can help you pause, relax and become more mindful of how you’re feeling.

For busy moms, those few quiet minutes can feel like a tiny vacation without actually leaving the house. ❤️

And honestly, mothers spend so much of their day taking care of everyone else.

Sometimes, you need to sit with yourself too. ❤️

No cooking.
No cleaning.
No “Mumma, where is my…?” 😂
No repeating the same instruction for the 101st time.

Just you, your breath and a few quiet minutes.

Think of it as putting your mind on silent mode for a little while. 😌🧘‍♀️

Because honestly, as a mom, finding time for exercise feels no less than going on an expedition.

Running after the kids,
repeating the same thing 100 times,
and putting back all the things they have thrown around…

We get tired too, guys! 😂

And please don’t think we haven’t trained them to put things back in their place.

We absolutely have.

Properly. 😌

It’s just that whatever they think is actually important somehow finds its way back to its place on its own.

The rest?

Apparently, that’s not their headache. 😂😂

So, for a homemaker, expecting ourselves to find time for exercise can sometimes feel like preparing to go to war.

Still…

For our own satisfaction,
for ourselves,
and to stay fit…

we do manage to squeeze in some exercise. ❤️

Because staying active isn’t just about looking fit.

It is important for your body, your mind and your overall well-being.

A Simple 10-Minute Mom Workout 🌸

If you’re wondering how to actually fit these simple exercises to do at home into a busy day, don’t overcomplicate it.

Try this beginner-friendly routine:

  • Wall Push-ups: 8–10 reps
  • Glute Bridges: 10–12 reps
  • Squats: 8–10 reps
  • Jumping Jacks: 20–30 seconds
  • Yoga or Breathing Exercises: 2–3 minutes
  • Meditation: 5 minutes, if you have the time

You don’t have to do everything perfectly, and you don’t have to finish the whole routine every single day.

Even 10 minutes of movement is better than waiting for that mythical “free time” that somehow never arrives when you’re a mom. 😂

Start small. Stay consistent. Listen to your body.

A gentle reminder ❤️

You don’t have to exercise until you’re exhausted for it to count. Start at a comfortable level and gradually increase the intensity as you feel able.

If you have an injury, ongoing pain, dizziness, or a health condition, speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Consistency matters more than perfection. 🌸

So, dear moms—

Even if you get just 10 minutes, don’t consider it a waste.

Sometimes, those 10 minutes can change the mood of your entire day. 🌸

And if you have two boys…

God bless you. 😂❤️

What does your “mom workout” look like on a busy day?

Tell me in the comments—I’m sure I’m not the only one counting chasing children as cardio! 😂

Until The Next Whisper,

—Rajeshwari 🧿💕

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12 responses to “Simple Exercises to Do at Home: A Mom’s Honest Version 😂”

  1. Aptivi Avatar

    Good morning Rajeshwari! ☀️

    That’s a great list of exercises to do at home! They help us stay fit and healthy. ☺️

    Have a wonderful Wednesday! ☺️

  2. SRIKANTH Avatar

    Dear Rajeshwari,

    This was such a hilarious, refreshingly honest, and incredibly relatable read! 😂❤

    I absolutely lost it at the Glute Bridges—solving the next day’s tiffin problem while stretching is a true mom superpower! And the squats? You nailed it. “Pick this up… who threw this here?” is basically a full lower-body workout disguised as household chores.

    As for having two boys, I think “God bless you” is the only appropriate response! 😂 Running after them definitely counts as high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

    Thank you for keeping it real. The “Mom’s Honest Version” of exercise is so much better than the strict, perfect routines we usually see. Your 10-minute beginner-friendly routine and the reminder that “consistency matters more than perfection” are exactly what every busy mom needs to hear. Putting your mind on “silent mode” for 5 minutes of meditation sounds like a tiny, much-deserved vacation! 🧘‍♀️🌸

    Please keep writing these beautiful whispers. You are definitely not the only one counting chasing children as cardio! Sending you lots of love and deep breaths! ❤🌺

    Until the next whisper! ✨

  3. samaysakshi Avatar

    Great. Moms might get benefits from your advice, what about Dads and Grandpas.
    So walls and kids play a great role in making these exercises perfect. So they must be strong enough to play their role well.

  4. iamfoolz Avatar
    iamfoolz

    I think moms have been doing home workouts all along. They just never knew they were officially exercising! 😀

  5. Velvet horizon Avatar

    Nice written 💕 i enjoy reading it 😺

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      Thank you so much 🤍🦋✨

  6. Girish Mani Avatar

    Nice list…. Children are there, then there will definitely be exercise for adults…..😅

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      Haha, absolutely! 😂 Where there are children, there’s no shortage of exercise for adults either! 😅🦋✨

  7. vermavkv Avatar

    😂 What a wonderfully practical and entertaining take on home exercise! I especially loved the idea that mothers have already been doing squats all day while picking up things their children leave everywhere! 😄

    The reminder that exercise doesn’t always need a gym, expensive equipment, or a huge amount of time is so valuable. A few simple movements, some yoga, and mindful breathing can make a real difference—especially when we make them part of our daily routine.

  8. Nusrat Khan Avatar

    बच्चों के पीछे दौड़ते भागते हमारी उमर निकल जाती हे और वह बड़े हो जाते हे,फिर आहिस्ता आहिस्ता वजन बढ़ता हे और हम gym जाना शुरू करते हे,walk पे जाते हे और उन दिनों को याद करते हे जब हम भी दुबले पतले थे.
    आप home exercises करते रहिये.
    फिर रहा शांति से 5minute बैठना और लंबी सांसे लेना,यदि आपके शहजादे अबी बोहत छोटे हे तौ यह काम आप सिर्फ washroom में कर सख्ती हे.

  9. charles131 Avatar

    Your dream is not just about you. If you give up, many people connected to you will never rise. If you stay focused, many will find courage because you did. That’s why you cannot afford to be distracted.

    Be selective with who has access to your ears. Not everyone deserves to hear your vision some people only came to measure it so they can mock it. Feed your spirit daily. Stay in the Word, stay in prayer, stay around people who speak life, not death.

    When God gives you a dream, He also gives you the grace to carry it. But grace needs guarding. Guard your heart, guard your focus, guard your circle. The same way you wouldn’t leave gold outside for anyone to pick, don’t leave your destiny exposed to everyone.

    Remember this: It’s not pride to separate yourself, it’s preservation. Jesus Himself had twelve, but He had three closer, and He had one He leaned on. Even God in flesh understood levels.

    So today, choose again. Choose your destiny over distraction. Choose purpose over popularity. Choose growth over gossip. The generation waiting for you cannot wait forever rise and protect what God placed in your hands.

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